Introduction
For Those with Connectivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Interest … a Universe of Possibilities
Perhaps you’ve got ideas that you believe can change the world.
Perhaps you are a tech innovator whose success has propelled you into a leadership role, now seeking new knowledge and skills to help you turn your vision of the future into reality.
Perhaps you see the potential for advances in technology and connectivity to create market opportunities for a startup or an existing business.
Welcome to the future.
Welcome to the University of San Diego’s Master of Science in Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship degree program — a one-of-kind learning and professional growth experience built to help you gain the skills, perspectives, and insights you need to achieve what lies ahead.
What is your Big Idea and how will you bring it to its fullest potential?
What is your greatest challenge as an executive leader, and how will you develop the business, marketing, and leadership know-how needed to realize your potential for success?
If these ideas excite you — or if they speak to the inner, entrepreneurial restlessness that drives you to excel as you imagine great things on the horizon — please read on to learn more about whether our MITE program might be right for you!
Inside the Master of Science in Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (MITE) Program
We call our online Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship master’s degree program MITE for short; and we pronounce it “Mighty” because it is thoughtfully crafted from the ground up to be an incredibly powerful experience for degree candidates who are motivated to scale innovative ideas and fuel the growth of their organizations and enterprises.
Master’s | Innovation | Technology | Entrepreneurship = MITE
MITE is sharply focused on the concept, the current reality, and the seemingly limitless future possibilities of “connectivity.” The fast-moving connectivity landscape is fertile ground for innovation, as advancing technologies like 5G-fueled IoT create unprecedented opportunities for business enterprises and for society as a whole.
“The need for connectivity in every facet of society has never been more pressing than it is right now,” says wireless technology leader Qualcomm. “More than just imagining new possibilities, people all over the world are now working beyond the office, learning beyond the classroom, and experiencing healthcare beyond the traditional doctor’s office or clinic.”
Such descriptions of the connectivity ecosystem sound like a clarion call to many technology innovators and entrepreneurs. How about you?
Key attributes of the USD MITE program include:
Perhaps the only U.S. master’s program whose degree is awarded jointly by schools of Engineering and Business (program participants “learn to speak both languages”).
Perhaps the only U.S. master’s degree program oriented toward a single industry vertical: connectivity.
Distinguished professors of practice with a depth and breadth of immediately relevant hands-on experience and insights to share.
Personalized learning (faculty advisors work with/guide students so that learning in core and elective courses is contextualized for individualized development).
High-Caliber Faculty: Real-World Experts, Hands-On Instruction
The MITE program connects you with world-class faculty possessing a depth and breadth of experience as startup entrepreneurs, high-achieving tech CEOs, patent-holding Ph.D. engineers, sought-after industry advisors, and award-winning academics.
Each faculty member is engaged in working closely with students to make the MITE learning experience one that you can use to transform your career and achieve your most important goals.
Our professors of practice bring extensive experience in companies engaged in the development and sale of products and services in the connectivity market, and all of them understand how to build and defend intellectual property (IP) portfolios.
To recap, our high-caliber faculty team possesses advanced degrees and deep experience in the following areas:
C-Suite leadership
Board of director service
Startup entrepreneurship
Product development
Venture capital
Market validation
Angel investing
University teaching
Initial public offerings
Mergers and acquisitions
Additionally, the MITE program leverages ongoing input and insight from a hand-picked Advisory Board of successful industry leaders and CEOs.
Accreditation
Accreditation is an important quality indicator for college and university degree programs, generally regarded as a stamp of approval that ensures you will be able to apply for financial aid and transfer your credits if you decide to switch schools. Most state universities and private non-profit universities will have regional accreditation. The University of San Diego has earned both regional and national accreditations.
Accreditations include:
The WASC Senior College and University Commission – WASC is a regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as certifying institutional eligibility for federal funding in a number of programs, including student access to federal financial aid. Learn more about the importance of selecting a regionally accredited program.
Enrollment and Academic Advisors
Applying to a graduate program can be complicated — that’s why our team of advisors is here to help answer all of your questions.
When you first inquire about our Master of Science in Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship program, you will be assigned a personal Enrollment Advisor who will be available to answer your questions, help you assess your eligibility for admission, and guide you through the application process.
In addition, each of our graduate degree programs has an Academic Advisor, who is responsible for evaluating applications and admitting new students, monitoring your academic progress, and providing guidance as needed. Program Advisors also serve as instructors for their respective programs.
Right from the start, you’ll receive support and guidance from experienced advisors who are invested in helping you achieve your education goals!
Designed for busy working professionals who want to earn their master’s degree while balancing the demands of work and family life, the University of San Diego offers convenient, yet rigorous online learning programs that enable you to achieve your educational goals on your own schedule.
As an online graduate student, you will have access to your classroom at any time and can view your assignments, syllabus, and course resources from any computer with internet capability.
The degree you’ll earn as an online graduate student is the same as that earned by campus-based students. The online courses embody the same learning outcomes, educational rigor, and high level of academic excellence.
Awards
The University of San Diego, established in 1949, is a highly rated private, Catholic university that regularly earns accolades and honors from academic websites and publications. USD citations include:
A Few Words About the Program
“What is the master’s degree program that past generations of technology entrepreneurs and CEOs wish they had under their belt? That’s what we’re building here at the University of San Diego.” – Academic Director, Jeff Teza
